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Product description, Specifications c242 – Shindaiwa 81359 User Manual

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Brushcutter Blade

Cutting

Attachment Shield

Gear Case

Throttle

Trigger

Product Description

Using the accompanying illustrations as

a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit

and its various components. Understanding

your unit helps ensure top performance,

long service life, and safer operation.

Figure 4

Specifications C242

C242 dry weight

(less attachments) ...................................................12.4 lb./5.6 kg
Engine model.........................................................................S242E
Engine type.............................................................2 cycle catalyst
Bore x stroke...................................1.3 x 1.1 in./33 mm x 28 mm
Displacement .....................................................1.5 cu. in./23.9 cc
Maximum power ....................................................1.0 HP/0.8 kW

@ 8,000 RPM (min

-1

)

Fuel/oil ratio ...........................50:1 with ISO-L-EGD or JASO FC

class 2-cycle mixing oil*

Carburetor type ............................Walbro WYK, diaphragm-type
Fuel tank capacity .................................................22.3 oz./670 ml
Ignition .........................................................One-piece electronic,

transistor-controlled

Spark plug...............................................................NGK BPMR6A

Prior to Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all

the components required for a complete

unit and inspect unit and components for

any damage.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Air cleaner type ........................Non-reversible foam filter element
Starting method .......................................................................Recoil
Stopping method ............................................................Slide switch
Transmission type .............................Automatic, centrifugal clutch

w/bevel gear

EPA Emission

Compliance Period**.......................................................Category A

** The EPA emission compliance referred to on the emission compliance

label located on the engine, indicates the number of operating hours for

which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

Category C = 50 hours (Moderate), B = 125 hours (Intermediate) and A =

300 hours (Extended).

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Engine/Outer tube assembly

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Handlebar and Throttle assembly

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Cutting attachment shield

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Cutting attachment

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Kit containing cutting attachment shield

mounting bracket and hardware, this

owner’s/operator’s manual and tool kit

for routine maintenance. Tool kits

vary by model and may include a hex

wrench, and a spark plug/screwdriver

combination wrench.

This unit comes fully assembled with the

exception of the handlebar, cutting attach-

ment shield and cutting attachment.

*

meets or exceeds these specifications and is

recommended for all Shindaiwa products.

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modifica-
tions or alterations to any of these units
or their components.

C242 BRUSHCUTTER

Outer Tube

Handle Bar

Ignition

Switch

Fuel

Tank

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and
“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation.

Muffler

Spark Plug

Hanger

Throttle

Interlock

Strap